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Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

By Louisiana Tour Company
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$56 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Narrated boat tour through the mysterious Barataria Swamp
  • Creatures of the swamp & bayou in their natural environment
  • Hauntingly beautiful moss hangs on trees throughout swamp
  • Chance to glimpse the famous American alligator up-close
  • Cajun cemetery, Indian burial mound & a fishing village

Activity location

  • Louisiana Tour Company Dock
    • 9706 Barataria Boulevard
    • 70072, Marrero, Louisiana, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Louisiana Tour Company Dock
    • 9706 Barataria Boulevard
    • 70072, Marrero, Louisiana, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m1h 45m
  • English

Select this option if you would like to drive to the dock yourself.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:40 am
Price details
AU$56.06 x 1 AdultAU$56.06

Total
Price is AU$56.06
Tour with Transport
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes4h 15m4h 15m
  • English

Select this option if you would like transport from and to your hotel.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$96.10 x 1 AdultAU$96.10

Total
Price is AU$96.10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Barataria Swamp
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
  • Return transport is an available option to and from most centrally located New Orleans hotels. Please choose a transport option and arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • If you do not require hotel pickup, check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Embark on an exciting and educational tour of the Barataria Swamp in the lush Mississippi River Delta region. This informative excursion is narrated by a knowledgeable guide and gets you up close and personal with birds, snakes, turtles, and even the fabled American alligator.

Climb aboard a swamp boat engineered with comfort in mind. With a roof, cushioned seats, and windows that can be raised or lowered according to weather conditions, this watercraft is the ideal spot from which to glimpse the bayou's endlessly fascinating flora and fauna.

Marvel at the way the motorboat navigates the swamp's murky shallows and enjoy captivating stories about the region's lineage of trappers and fishermen. Make stops at a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound, and a fishing village, and learn about southern Louisiana's vivid and tumultuous history.

Before your tour is through, identify the wildlife you see—including reptiles like the Texas rat snake and birds such as the little blue heron. Allow your guide to teach you about the American alligator and—if you're lucky—observe it basking in malevolent silence from a safe distance.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
Safety measures
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLouisiana Tour Company Dock
    • 9706 Barataria Boulevard
    • 70072, Marrero, Louisiana, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELouisiana Tour Company Dock
    • 9706 Barataria Boulevard
    • 70072, Marrero, Louisiana, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Orleans Parish
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America